| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737,653 | 89.40% | $83,642 | H-1B |
| 70,458 | 8.54% | $108,072 | PERM |
| 8,917 | 1.08% | $26,368 | H-2A |
| 8,047 | 0.98% | $103,279 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Texas has seen a total of 825,075 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Texas is the H-1B visa with 737,653 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.40% of Texas's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 70,458 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.54% of Texas's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | 27 | $73,491 | 72.97% |
| Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | 26 | $29,712 | 70.27% |
| Astronomers | 26 | $59,571 | 70.27% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 26 | $53,189 | 72.22% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 26 | $33,727 | 74.29% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 26 | $35,679 | 78.79% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 25 | $49,854 | 75.76% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 25 | $112,408 | 78.13% |
| Web Administrators | 25 | $76,296 | 78.13% |
| Audiologists | 25 | $65,647 | 80.65% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | 6 | $71,726 | 14.63% |
| Quality Control Systems Managers | 6 | $93,409 | 14.63% |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 6 | $48,065 | 14.63% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 6 | $20,730 | 14.63% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 6 | $37,185 | 14.63% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 6 | $13,352,220 | 14.63% |
| Electricians | 5 | $45,194 | 12.20% |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 5 | $26,886 | 12.20% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | 5 | $43,087 | 12.50% |
| Dental Assistants | 5 | $36,258 | 12.50% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 30,008 | $123,338 | 50.36% |
| Mexico | 2,970 | $106,169 | 41.77% |
| China | 1,738 | $78,289 | 47.09% |
| Canada | 1,008 | $94,285 | 43.02% |
| Pakistan | 989 | $55,045 | 46.63% |
| Nepal | 781 | $63,878 | 38.08% |
| South Korea | 771 | $41,915 | 50.20% |
| Philippines | 667 | $1,065,077 | 43.91% |
| Brazil | 435 | $74,240 | 43.20% |
| Venezuela | 390 | $81,612 | 42.62% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 2,797 | $92,799 | 93.92% |
| Dell Usa Lp | 2,710 | $101,958 | 95.46% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 2,613 | $90,956 | 94.33% |
| American Airlines Inc | 2,560 | $80,985 | 94.29% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 2,210 | $77,100 | 82.34% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | 2,198 | $112,678 | 88.77% |
| Dell Products Lp | 2,154 | $97,044 | 87.74% |
| Intel Corporation | 2,030 | $104,641 | 85.76% |
| Fidelity Technology Group Llc | 2,016 | $101,768 | 85.35% |
| Wal Mart Associates Inc | 1,945 | $103,133 | 83.98% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crownover Farms | 17 | $29,894 | 100.00% |
| Plant Odyssey Inc | 17 | $22,474 | 100.00% |
| Rcb Ventures Llc | 17 | $27,116 | 100.00% |
| Holubec Farms | 17 | $22,672 | 100.00% |
| Allen Ranchworth Allen | 17 | $17,824 | 100.00% |
| Van Zandt Supply Llp | 17 | $21,406 | 100.00% |
| Texas Best Honey Inc | 16 | $23,423 | 100.00% |
| Triangle Turf Company Inc | 16 | $23,677 | 100.00% |
| Garrett Administrative Service Ltd | 16 | $25,598 | 100.00% |
| Melissa Feeders Llc | 16 | $24,296 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Independent School District | 165 | $49,169 | 32.29% |
| Servesys Corporation | 156 | $92,113 | 30.83% |
| University Of Texas At Austin | 154 | $52,262 | 31.82% |
| Cnet Global Solutions Inc | 153 | $91,107 | 33.41% |
| Copart Inc | 151 | $96,942 | 34.16% |
| Vsion Technologiesinc | 146 | $87,089 | 34.19% |
| Nvidia Corporation | 142 | $105,574 | 34.47% |
| Conocophillips Company | 142 | $116,409 | 35.32% |
| Expedia Inc | 141 | $106,840 | 38.84% |
| Saxon Global Inc | 139 | $86,332 | 38.83% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted Nuts And Peanut Butter Manufacturing | 34 | $73,520 | 87.18% |
| Pharmacies And Drug Retailers | 34 | $94,805 | 87.18% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 34 | $90,979 | 87.18% |
| Other Technical And Trade Schools | 34 | $48,712 | 89.47% |
| Navigational Services To Shipping | 34 | $93,177 | 89.47% |
| Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair And Maintenance | 33 | $73,022 | 86.84% |
| Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 33 | $55,066 | 86.84% |
| Metal Tank Heavy Gauge Manufacturing | 33 | $75,612 | 86.84% |
| Gasket Packing And Sealing Device Manufacturing | 33 | $80,782 | 86.84% |
| Pump And Compressor Manufacturing | 33 | $92,842 | 89.19% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump And Compressor Manufacturing | 10 | $82,306 | 83.33% |
| Glass And Glass Product Manufacturing | 10 | $46,733 | 83.33% |
| Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing | 10 | $70,614 | 83.33% |
| Other Business Support Services | 10 | $116,815 | 83.33% |
| Fluid Milk Manufacturing | 10 | $86,784 | 83.33% |
| Crushed And Broken Limestone Mining And Quarrying | 10 | $82,195 | 83.33% |
| Scheduled Freight Air Transportation | 10 | $84,369 | 83.33% |
| New Housing For Sale Builders | 10 | $51,197 | 83.33% |
| Metal Coating Engraving Except Jewelry And Silverware And Allied Services To Manufacturers | 10 | $70,121 | 83.33% |
| Commercial Printing Except Screen And Books | 10 | $68,320 | 83.33% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Texas to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Texas over all years is $83,642. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.